Swiss Dog Owner Defies Thai Beach Ban, Sparking Fear Among Locals and Tourists

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

“I was relieved when I heard Mathias had been banned from keeping the dogs,” Rolf said. “But when I came back to Thailand, I was shocked to see him still walking the same dogs on the beach. This raises serious questions about the enforcement of the ban.”

Social media will spur the officials to get their act together...

[black tabby12345]

Some of the locals might take matters into own hands.

Taking out these stupid dogs.

Apart from the common Do-Gooder public stance toward the killer dogs,

Thailand has also got a long standing tradition of Village Justice.

AKA, secret elimination of the vicious dangerous dogs

[Lacessit]

The dogs are not on a lead. There is no way of knowing whether he has control over them in all situations.

 

IMO a month in a Thai jail would be enough to adjust his anti-social attitude.

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, malt25 said:

Safety is certainly an issue. Another issue, does he pick up the crap after the pooches have done their business ?

That's another disgusting issue. People are laughing when I come with my green poo bag to collect my dogs 💩

[Sydebolle]

........ It has affected tourism revenue significantly,” he said.......... 

What a joke; nothing to do with the millions and millions of tourists. 

In true Thai fashion I suggest the following: arrest the dirty Farang, throw him into the slammer for X number of years and then deport him life long back to his home country; reason could be "walking dogs without work permit" or "walking dogs without proper university degree in how to handle canines". 

Book him, shake him up and, worst case scenario, cage the dogs until the culprit reasons! 

[Kinok Farang]

1 hour ago, praguecr said:

I am a white foreigner and i agree with you!

I'm a brown foreigner and i disagree.

[Nickcage49]

Are there any police there? Why didn't she call the police instead of shooting a video?

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, Briggsy said:

It is also a complete demonstration of how utterly useless and incompetent Thai law enforcement is when not commanded from on high.

"Mr Thanachai Buachuang, president of the Pong Prasad SAO, acknowledged the long-standing issue. He explained that while the SAO had mediated discussions and acted in accordance with the law, Mathias’ lawyer appealed the case. A subsequent investigation by the Department of Health, Zone 5, in Ratchaburi found no aggressive dogs at Mathias’ property, leading to the case being dropped.

 

In this case, the law was enforced by authorities and a ban issued but it was dismissed on appeal.    It would appear that Thai law enforcement was, in fact  not useless and incompetent in the defendant's favour.

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, Frankie baby said:

Generally the Swiss are ok & easy going. But you get the odd one (like in this case) that's real stubborn. Theirs plenty ways to sort him out, but what will happen to the dogs if he has to go.

How can he be sorted out when there is no longer any case against him?

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, harryviking said:

What is wrong with the law enforcers???

This law was enforced but was dismissed on appeal according to the OP.

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, Michael Headland said:

This chap has a attitude problem should be fined and jailed. 

Why?  The case against him was dismissed, as you'd know if you bothered to read the OP

[Liverpool Lou]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Thanachai Buachuang, president of the Pong Prasad SAO, acknowledged the long-standing issue. He explained that while the SAO had mediated discussions and acted in accordance with the law, Mathias’ lawyer appealed the case. A subsequent investigation by the Department of Health, Zone 5, in Ratchaburi found no aggressive dogs at Mathias’ property, leading to the case being dropped.

So many posters need to read that part of the OP!

[cardinalblue]

At least the dogs won’t litter the beach like Thai people 

 

Does it state on the beach that dogs mush be on a leach or under the control of the owner or banned on the beach?

 

I doubt soi dogs comply with whatever the signs says 

[harleyclarkey]

You entitled pr*ck. No respect for the locals or local laws.

You need a Toblerone up your ass. 

[Confuscious]

High quality tourist.
Fully following the Thai laws.

[Cabradelmar]

The self entitlement of the privileged class in Thailand is truly astounding. 

[CK1980]

6 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Hey, I got a solution...

 

Grab a sturdy piece of driftwood and beat the <deleted> out of these vicious animals. 

If the owner tries to stop you, do the same to them.

Problem solved, mild mannered townsfolk.

"Self defense" 👍

What a horrible suggestion. So you want to solve this by beating the <deleted> out of everything with a weapon? You are worse than the aggressive animals in question. Also a very stupid thing to say, why would you incriminate yourself by violently assaulting the dogs and owner? Also guaranteed that you are a pathetic keyboard warrior who would not have the <deleted's> to do anything to anyone, but feel the need to spout your aggressive nonsense on here to make you feel better about your shortcomings in reality.   

[herfiehandbag]

8 hours ago, terryofcrete said:

Needs a Large Toblerone insertion ! 

Apropos but possibly off topic:

Do you know why Toblerone ( to which I am exceptionally partial, to the extent of forgiving the Swiss for inventing cuckoo cocks) is triangular?

 

Well if it was square it would not fit in the box!

 

Back on topic, the fellow sounds an absolute rotter, sort of chap who sleeps in his vest!

[SiSePuede419]

7 minutes ago, CK1980 said:

What a horrible suggestion. So you want to solve this by beating the <deleted> out of everything with a weapon? You are worse than the aggressive animals in question. Also a very stupid thing to say, why would you incriminate yourself by violently assaulting the dogs and owner? Also guaranteed that you are a pathetic keyboard warrior who would not have the <deleted's> to do anything to anyone, but feel the need to spout your aggressive nonsense on here to make you feel better about your shortcomings in reality.   

So you're saying I have no right to self defense against vicious animals?

 

Let me guess you're from Switzerland and feel you have the right to let your dogs attack innocent people?

 

Yes, I advocate protecting yourself against losers that can't train their own dogs to sit and heel.

 

Go <deleted> yourself. 

[Andre0720]

14 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A Swiss man has reignited controversy by defying a ban on walking his dogs at Suan Luang Beach, Bang Saphan district, despite previous attacks on tourists. The issue, which first drew widespread attention in August 2024, resurfaced after Mathias, the dog owner, was spotted on the beach on 20 January with four unleashed dogs, two large and two small.

 

On 23 January, Thai and foreign tourists joined residents of Suan Luang Beach to lodge a formal complaint with the Pong Prasad Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO). They reported that Mathias, who had been ordered to remove his dogs from the area while legal proceedings were ongoing, has continued to disregard the ban, raising fears for public safety.

 

 

Residents provided video evidence of Mathias walking his dogs without collars or leashes. The footage also shows tourists and locals, including children, remaining stationary out of fear of another attack. Witnesses claim Mathias was indifferent to being filmed and even gestured at the cameras.

 

Mr Thip Ruenkasem, 56, a local resident who recorded the video, expressed concern over the incident’s impact on tourism. “Since the first dog attacks, visitors have been hesitant to come to Suan Luang Beach. It has affected tourism revenue significantly,” he said.

 

“The Pong Prasad SAO ordered Mathias to remove his dogs to prevent further incidents until the legal case is resolved. However, he has blatantly ignored the order and continues to walk his dogs here. This is a clear disregard for Thai law,” Mr Thip added.

 

One of the victims of the previous incidents, Mr Rolf, a 76-year-old Swiss national, said he was bitten by one of Mathias’ dogs in August 2024. Following the attack, he returned to Switzerland, cutting his trip short.

 

“I was relieved when I heard Mathias had been banned from keeping the dogs,” Rolf said. “But when I came back to Thailand, I was shocked to see him still walking the same dogs on the beach. This raises serious questions about the enforcement of the ban.”

 

Mr Thanachai Buachuang, president of the Pong Prasad SAO, acknowledged the long-standing issue. He explained that while the SAO had mediated discussions and acted in accordance with the law, Mathias’ lawyer appealed the case. A subsequent investigation by the Department of Health, Zone 5, in Ratchaburi found no aggressive dogs at Mathias’ property, leading to the case being dropped.

 

However, locals allege that Mathias hides his dogs during inspections. “When aggressive dogs are found, we intend to enforce the original order to remove them. But Mathias has evaded these measures, which has led to ongoing complaints,” Mr Thanachai said.

 

The situation has reignited fears among tourists and locals, with many calling for stricter enforcement of the ban to ensure public safety and restore confidence in the area as a tourist destination.

 

-- 2025-01-25

 

How about getting him acquainted with all these Pit Bulls, whose owners all claim that they are so docile....

[ryxyz]

I loath entitled pri*ks. He should be deported and banned from ever returning to Thailand. 

[smew]

Thailand is a lawless culture, a lot of talk about law and police this issue and that issue, but in reality nothing improves as the system is totally broken and corrupt. 

[CK1980]

20 minutes ago, SiSePuede419 said:

So you're saying I have no right to self defense against vicious animals?

 

Let me guess you're from Switzerland and feel you have the right to let your dogs attack innocent people?

 

Yes, I advocate protecting yourself against losers that can't train their own dogs to sit and heel.

 

Go <deleted> yourself. 

I mentioned nothing about your perceived 'rights'. I just highlighted the fact that only a moron would consider beating the <deleted> out of everything as a solution to this. Do you think you have the 'right' to do that? Why don't you try it? It makes you worse than the perpetrator, and will probably land you in a spot of bother. But I'm sure it seemed like a good idea from behind the safety of your keyboard. Don't try and palm this off as self defence advice. Your mindless and aggressive 'solution' speaks volumes about you. And no, I'm not from Switzerland. 

[MalcolmB]

8 hours ago, Frankie baby said:

Generally the Swiss are ok & easy going. But you get the odd one (like in this case) that's real stubborn. Theirs plenty ways to sort him out, but what will happen to the dogs if he has to go.

If he really cares for these dogs then he needs to stop pissing people off PROMPTO.   

All the odd ones must end up in Thailand.

Last week we had the Swiss guy fighting thai taxi drivers.

Other recent examples are the one who bashed the elderly woman in the supermarket and choked her when she objected and Dave the woman doctor kicker.

 

Ban the lot of them until they learn how to behave.

[1FinickyOne]

8 hours ago, Frankie baby said:

Generally the Swiss are ok & easy going. But you get the odd one (like in this case) that's real stubborn. Theirs plenty ways to sort him out, but what will happen to the dogs if he has to go.

If he really cares for these dogs then he needs to stop pissing people off PROMPTO.   

I don't think he has the capacity to care about the dogs or people... 

[mran66]

Wonder if the real situation really is as it appears based on the article - or is it rather a Swiss guy walking on the beach feeding Soi dogs which have turned friendly and protective for their feeder. Maybe the real problem is Soi dogs rather than Swiss man's dogs. Would not be surprised even if so, though also possible is a selfish guy who just don't care. 

 

Either way, solution is same: neutralize dangerous dogs. 

[black tabby12345]

11 hours ago, Ctkong said:

Probably he think not wrongly that using lawyers and throwing money at the problem will make it go away . The hell with other beach users. Thailand seem to attract such undesirables and white trash like flies attracted to garbage dumps. 

 

Hope that first world trash and his stupide dogs will eventually face street justice.

[black tabby12345]

3 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

So you're saying I have no right to self defense against vicious animals?

 

Let me guess you're from Switzerland and feel you have the right to let your dogs attack innocent people?

 

Yes, I advocate protecting yourself against losers that can't train their own dogs to sit and heel.

 

Go <deleted> yourself. 

 

I am strongly with you.

Some instant solution for you to  keep yourself safe.

I have been carrying this for the past 6 years.

And busted over 250 mean dogs came for me, on over 160 occasions.

Super High Capacity(over 100shots), rapid fire(4 shots/second) and long range(7m).

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Thingamabob]

15 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Hey, I got a solution...

 

Grab a sturdy piece of driftwood and beat the <deleted> out of these vicious animals. 

If the owner tries to stop you, do the same to them.

Problem solved, mild mannered townsfolk.

"Self defense" 👍

See a doctor.

[Thingamabob]

14 hours ago, harleyclarkey said:

You entitled pr*ck. No respect for the locals or local laws.

You need a Toblerone up your ass. 

He was fully exonerated by the police after an investagsive visit to his residence. Read the article.